An American Bankers Association survey shows that a majority of Americans want cannabis banking access for legal businesses.

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Brookings, one of the most influential think tanks in Washington DC, is ringing alarm bells about privacy coins like Monero and Zcash.

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Key Takeaways:

• The initial wave of sanctions targeted Russian banks and the financial industry plus individual “inner circle” elites, with more sanctions likely to follow in the coming weeks as events unfold.
• Broad restrictions on debt and equity transactions with certain entities in the Russian financial, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
• Expanded export controls, including foreign-direct product rule restrictions, new license requirements, and Entity List designations impact a wide range of exports to Russia.…

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Mitch McConnell sounds convinced that the SAFE Banking Act is not the right call for now. According to the Senate Minority Leader, the cannabis banking measure is basically going to promote irresponsible consumption of weed among adult Americans. In his words, the bill will only help Americans get stoked on pot.

Sixth Time The Charm? Marijuana Banking Bill Sponsor Optimistic About Senate Approval

By Jelena Martinovic Earlier this month, the U.S. House of Representatives formally attached a cannabis banking reform amendment to large-scale legislation dealing with innovation and manufacturing. Following the approval of the amendment from sponsor Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) on a voice vote as part of an ‘en bloc group’ with other amendments, the chamber passed the package on Feb. 3 […]

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What Cannabis Investors Can Expect In 2022 If Federal Legalization Happens

What does the future hold for the cannabis industry in 2022? Benzinga spoke with several experts on the matter. 

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The House majority just wants to “help Americans get high” by allowing cannabis banking, he said.

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